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Employers Not Well Versed in STD Costs

February 26, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A recent survey by the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (ISCEBS) showed that employers don't have a firm grasp on what...
Compliance |

Court Blocks Illinois Sudan Law

February 26, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A federal judge in Illinois has thrown out as unconstitutional a 2005 Illinois law limiting pension investments and state banking business with Sudan-connected...
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MetLife Cleared of Wrongdoing in ADD Case

February 26, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A federal judge has ruled that Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) properly denied accidental death or dismemberment (ADD) benefits to the survivor of...
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SunWest to Freeze it DB Plan, No Changes to DC Plan

February 23, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - SureWest Communications announced that it will freeze its defined benefit plan, but has promised to enhance educational reimbursement options, employee recognition programs and...
Compliance |

2007 Dirty Dozen Debut

February 22, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Internal Revenue Service has updated its list of the "Dirty Dozen," 12 of the most blatant scams affecting American taxpayers.
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S&P Sells Fund Data Biz to Morningstar

February 22, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Standard & Poor's is selling its mutual fund data business to Morningstar, including mutual fund data on performance, rankings and holdings on more...